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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

adversity

/ˈædvərsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does adversity mean?

noun

A state of suffering or hardship, especially one that is caused by external circumstances. A difficult or unfavorable situation.

Example

"The team's loss was a significant adversity that they had to overcome in order to make it to the playoffs."

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